Mountain Brook, AL vs Union City, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mountain Brook
69.8
#1170 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Mountain Brook leads in crime level (1.8 vs 11.2). Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 21). Mountain Brook leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mountain Brook, AL | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1170) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 21,737 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,068,731 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $167,007 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 17.5 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+53.6 |
D+
69.8 Score
Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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